Infuse your space with autumn's warmth

September 27, 2009|By McClatchy/Tribune News

The summer sun is waning, and it's time to think about the turning leaves and cooling nights. Here are some simple ways to add warm touches all over the house, from Woman's Day magazine, so you'll be in an autumnal spirit in no time:

*Stack a couple of wood logs by the fireplace.

*Toss a throw across the end of the sofa.

*Display branches gathered from your backyard in a tall glass vase.

*Replace white and beige lampshades with deeper hues, such as chocolate, bronze or gold-edged black.

*Place potted mums or other flowers in autumn leaf colors (think orange, red, amber) on the mantel or coffee table.

*Put a basket full of squash, baby pumpkins, acorns and pine cones on the kitchen table.

*Paint the insides of bookcases a warm shade of burnt sienna or moss green.